Basket maker's award

The Award aims to assist a basketmaker to start up and grow as an independent maker and business owner. We look for applicants who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit, creative excellence and developed craft skills. The Company, in addition to supporting the Award financially, will be involved with the promotion and the selection of the recipient. The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers’ Award at Cockpit offers one year of business support and subsidised studio space at Cockpit.

Applicants must

  • Work in traditional or contemporary basketry.

  • Commit to taking up the Award and developing their practice for the full duration of the Award.

  • Commit to attending our Induction Day and full set of Make It Count business training workshops.

  • Arrange and pay for their own public liability insurance (minimum £5m) and contents insurance before the start date.

  • Be currently living in the UK and entitled to remain in the UK for the period of the Award. Cockpit is unable to sponsor or support visa applications.

For more details and application, follow the link here

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